DTT Is Taking Over The World

DTT, otherwise known as Digital Terrestrial Television, has become the global alternative. Many countries abroad are making analogue television obsolete and ensuring that everyone is moving to digital.

South Africa, however, is not there yet. There have been serious talks about the transition, however, like most things in this country, it takes a bit of time.

The cut-off date for everyone moving to digital was last year already but this deadline has been extended.

Why Is It Changing Television?

The aim would be to provide users with a variety of different channels at no additional charge.

This would ultimately threaten DSTV as they will never be able to compete with this service.

This change would increase usage in online channels as people will then be able to afford to pay for a good internet line because they won’t be paying for DSTV.

All analogue TVs are able to transfer to digital. All you need is a a Digital Set Box. This box will cost a once- off fee of between R400- R700.

You can literally just plug and play this device.

Once it is connected to your TV, you will have access to eight digital channels that you will be able to watch free off charge.

What About The Alternatives?

Netflix is one of the most popular alternatives when it comes to watching series and movies. The price for consumers is right and the series and movie world is your oyster at click of a button.

There are a couple of pitfalls when it comes to services such as Showmax and Netflix.

Nowadays, it is only a small minority of the population who is actually able to afford fast ‘streamable’ internet connection.

There is, however, another alternative that is more affordable and is targeted at the average South African.